Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services | Gibson gets it! | Fall/Winter 2019

2 www. GibsonHospital.org Baby Central delivers care “My family loves Gibson.” Meet our new providers GAHHS expands with new providers. Future healthcare professionals Congratulations to our Auxiliary scholarship winners! Be in safe control of your pain GAHHS responds to the opioid crisis. A home away from home Annex provides residents with therapeutic care and a healthy dose of friendship. Age is an attitude Five simple things you can do today to help make aging easier. 6 9 18 20 22 23 contents GIBSON GETS IT! is published as a community service for the friends and patrons of Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services, 1120 N. Melvin St., Gibson City, IL 60936, 217-784-4251 , www.gibsonhospital.org Rob Schmitt, CEO Renee Sier, Marketing Director Leah McClure, Marketing Coordinator Information in GIBSON GETS IT! comes from a wide range of medical experts, allied health providers, and community experts. Please contact your provider with concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health. Not all physicians listed are employed by Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. 2019 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. On the cover: Gibson City resident Melanie Dammkoehler and her smiley dog, Timmy, are well-known for their daily walks around town. When Melanie started experiencing leg and back pain, she was determined to get the care she needed right away. As soon as she was cleared for activity by her surgeon, she was back on the path without pain to enjoy the changing seasons with Timmy by her side. Notice: Discrimination is against the law Gibson Area Hospital Health Services and affiliated clinics (GAHHS) complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. GAHHS does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. Get on the mend: Finding the cause of back pain starts with talking to your doctor. 10

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